If a judgment contains a mathematical error reducing its value, which action can be taken to correct it?

When a judgment includes a mathematical error that diminishes its value, the proper course of action is to file a motion to amend the judgment. This type of motion allows the court to correct specific errors, such as computational mistakes, as long as the error is clerical in nature and does not require re-evaluating the facts or merits of the case. The correction ensures that the judgment accurately reflects the intention of the court and the calculations involved.

Filing a motion for a new trial is typically reserved for situations where there are broader issues with the trial itself, such as procedural errors or disputes regarding the evidence presented. This does not apply directly to a straightforward numerical mistake.

Requesting a writ of certiorari involves appealing to a higher court to review the decision of a lower court, which is not applicable in the case of correcting a math error in a judgment. Such a request would not focus on rectifying an error within the judgment itself but rather on reviewing the entire case record and the legal implications of the lower court's ruling.

Appealing the judgment is also not appropriate for addressing a simple mathematical mistake since an appeal is generally considered a lengthy process focused on substantial issues rather than straightforward corrections. By filing a motion to amend the judgment, the